Postcode insights

IP2 9ER

Downing Close

Stoke Park

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Detailed insights for IP2 9ER

Overview

Postcode IP2 9ER is located in an urban city, within the Stoke Park ward of Ipswich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Stoke Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stoke Park is £48,705 per year. The nearest station is Ipswich, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
53.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Stoke Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,903 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Stoke Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.1%

Approximately 53.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Stoke Park is £48,705 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from IP2 9ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Stoke Park near IP2 9ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ipswich located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IP2 9ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Ipswich

N/A

Walking directions to Ipswich

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
6,575.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.97(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.32(+63%)
Public order
5.16(+1%)
Drugs
4.52(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.87(-67%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
66.02%
Other White
49
15.86%
African
20
6.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
5.18%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.62%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.83%
No qualifications
49
22.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
19.63%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
52.21%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.47%
Owns outright
17
15.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.73%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Stoke Park

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£212K – £300K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Stoke Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stoke Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£335,000£254
Semi-Detached14£271,500£291
Terraced19£215,000£263
Flats2£98,750£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stoke Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269,250£103,000£198,500£168,500
2017£238,000£119,000£193,500£174,000
2018£282,500£117,000£212,000£185,500
2019£300,000£119,000£207,000£181,000
2020£275,000£110,000£207,000£184,000
2021£325,000£121,500£235,000£200,000
2022£381,000£131,500£255,000£228,000
2023£353,750£135,000£253,500£230,000
2024£322,500£125,500£239,500£210,000
2025£365,000£100,000£272,500£215,000
2026£310,000£254,500£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stoke Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£173£241£209
2017£235£141£239£211
2018£271£159£248£218
2019£257£165£239£214
2020£284£163£225£232
2021£276£157£271£243
2022£320£230£308£273
2023£292£265£304£246
2024£310£195£285£250
2025£302£247£296£263
2026£257£278£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stoke Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stoke Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 9ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IP2 9ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202666, Holyrood Close, Ipswich, IP2 9DZDetachedFreehold£310,000
16 Oct 202511, Downing Close, Ipswich, IP2 9EQTerracedFreehold£195,000
27 Jun 202569, Downing Close, Ipswich, IP2 9EQTerracedFreehold£240,000
27 Mar 202585, Downing Close, Ipswich, IP2 9EQTerracedFreehold£111,785
12 Mar 2025121, Downing Close, Ipswich, IP2 9EQTerracedFreehold£245,000

Schools

In the IP2 9ER postcode area, located within Stoke Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IP2 9ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryThe Willows Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableSt Joseph's CollegeOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miSecondaryChantry AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IP2 9ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IP2 9ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopCambridge Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9UYWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLondis57 Stoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9THWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miAsdaStoke Park Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9THWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ipswich district (2025-26).

Band A£1,572
Band B£1,834
Band C£2,096
Band D£2,359
Band E£2,883
Band F£3,407
Band G£3,931
Band H£4,717

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IP2 9ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Morgan Brobyn

Stoke Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jack Abbott

Ipswich - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

DistrictIpswichE07000202
Parliamentary ConstituencyIpswichE14001302
WardStoke ParkE05007129
ParishIpswich, unparished areaE43000134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stoke ParkE02006259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ipswich 015BE01030018
Police ForceSuffolk
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IP2 9ER

Is IP2 9ER (Stoke Park) safe?

The area around IP2 9ER records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IP2 9ER?

The median sale price around IP2 9ER in Stoke Park is £250,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IP2 9ER?

There are 11 schools close to IP2 9ER, including The Willows Primary School (Requires improvement), St Joseph's College and Chantry Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IP2 9ER?

The closest station to IP2 9ER is Ipswich, about 1,569 m away.

How deprived is the area around IP2 9ER?

IP2 9ER scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,903 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IP2 9ER (Stoke Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ipswich covering IP2 9ER is Jack Abbott (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Morgan Brobyn (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.